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Official United Nations documents carry unique identifiers called document symbols that are described in the UN Documentation Research Guide on symbols.Īuthors should exercise caution when including URLs for official United Nations documents. Some citation styles also include the date the site was accessed. Generally, authors may wish to include (a) the identity of the creator, (b) title, (c) publication date, (d) any unique identifiers, including functional URLs, and (e) any relevant page or paragraph numbers. The Dag Hammarskjöld Library does not recommend a specific citation system. The Chicago Manual of Style and APA Style point to The Bluebook for citation of United Nations materials. The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation, which is used in the legal field, does have detailed guidance on citation of United Nations materials. Authors will note that many standard systems of citation do not provide much information on citation of United Nations materials. This response is based on “Citing UN Materials: Issues and Strategies,” DttP: Documents to the People 41:3 (Fall 2013).įor citation within United Nations documents, please use the United Nations Editorial Manualas the style guide for citation.įor external citation of United Nations materials, authors should comply with the system being used by their publisher or recommended within their institution. 2 Commission on the Status of Women(CSW).

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